![]() Rivera was born in Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico, but immigrated with his parents to New Windsor, New York where he grew up. A professional mixed martial artist since 2014, Rivera has competed for Combate Americas, Ultimate Fighting Championship and Titan FC where he was the Bantamweight Champion. Irwin Rivera (born February 14, 1989) is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Eagle Fighting Championship. Purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Gilbert Burns and Herbert Burns ![]() Retrieved March 23, 2018.Mexican mixed martial arts fighter Irwin Rivera ^ "LFC 56 - Legacy Fighting Championship 56"."Report: UFC rosters trimmed by four fighters: Hernandez, Shimizu, Houston, and Figueroa removed". "Erik Perez-Edwin Figueroa Bantamweight Clash Targeted for UFC 167 in Las Vegas". "In front of the hometown crowd, Roland Delorme made his 'dream come true' by defeating a tough Edwin Figueroa". "Roland Delorme meets Edwin Figueroa at UFC 161 in Winnipeg". ![]() "UFC 156 results: Francisco Rivera stops Edwin Figueroa late in the second round". ^ "Edwin Figueroa-Francisco Rivera booked for UFC 156 in February".Edwin Figueroa added to UFC on FX 4 in Atlantic City". "UFC 143 Results: Loss to Edwin Figueroa Kills Alex Caceres' Shot at Contention". "UFC on Versus 5 Results: Edwin Figueroa Embarrasses Jason Reinhardt". Jason Reinhardt set for August's UFC on Versus 5 event". ^ "Edwin Figueroa Replaces Nick Pace at UFC Fight Night 24, Faces Michael McDonald".Mixed martial arts record Professional record breakdownĬaceres was penalized two points for kicks to the groin. įigueroa returned to MMA after nearly three years off and faced Levi Mowles at LFC 56 at The Bomb Factory in Dallas on June 24, 2016. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from promotion. ![]() įigueroa next faced Érik Pérez at UFC 167. He lost the exciting back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision. įigueroa faced Roland Delorme on June 15, 2013, at UFC 161. Figueroa was finished for the first time in his career when Rivera won via TKO late in the second round. įigueroa next fought Francisco Rivera on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156. However, Figueroa was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Francisco Rivera. įigueroa was expected to face Ken Stone on June 22, 2012, at UFC on FX 4. He won the fight via split decision after Caceres was docked two points by referee Herb Dean in the second round for repeated illegal groin kicks. įigueroa next faced Alex Caceres on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143. He won the fight via TKO in the second round. Figueroa lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30–27).įigueroa fought Jason Reinhardt on August 14, 2011, at UFC on Versus 5. The fight was highly entertaining with both fighters exchanging strikes and submission attempts throughout the entire fight and earned Fight of the Night honors. Ultimate Fighting Championship įigueroa made his promotional debut against highly touted prospect Michael McDonald on March 26, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 24, replacing an injured Nick Pace on less than two weeks notice. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Figueroa fought in regional promotions in his home state of Texas before signing with Zuffa in 2011.įigueroa started training in boxing at the age of 6, turned to kickboxing at 14, and turned professional mixed martial artist in 2007. American mixed martial arts fighter Edwin FigueroaĮdwin Richard Figueroa (born July 31, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the bantamweight division of the UFC.
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